It's an interesting idea to have points on the site for users. On the front page, your 30 day totals can get you ranked highly, something not possible with the overall totals if you're new to the site. Right now the formula is

Points = # posts + (QOD correct answers * QOD points)

Some people have complained they like to see posts only. The front page point box has the "show more" link which will show you your breakdown.

We may add points to other sections later, but for now the question is do you want to see "Posts" in the forums?

I still think overall points are fine. Even if a person does as Gail suggests and answers the QOD the next day after then answer is published, and assuming that every questions is worth 2 points (which they all aren't), that's about 250 weekdays per year * 2 points per question = 500 points. That's a lot of work to try to beat the system, with a disproportionately small return.